Active and Retired Military and Military Spouses

The Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) encourages active and retired military and military spouses to apply for a fb88 occupational or professional license. We invite you to contact us for assistance with your application and to receive appropriate credit for your military training and experience.

For OPOR-regulated professions, there are several pathways to licensure for current or former military and their spouses. Ìý

  • Active military or spouses moving to fb88 pursuant to military orders: ÌýYou may be eligible for a fb88 license if you are relocating to fb88 under military orders pursuant to the federal . ÌýFor more information, please contact licensing board staff.
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  • Active or recently separated military:Ìý Active or recently separated military, or their spouse, can receive a while they apply for their full fb88 license. ÌýWe recommend contacting licensing board staff prior to submitting an application since it may be more advantageous to apply for full licensure Click here for the Temporary fb88 License Application (PDF).
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  • Veterans with military service, experience and training:Ìý Veterans with military service may submit evidence of their military experience and training which may be used in evaluating eligibility for examination and licensure.
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  • Veterans and Gold Star Spouses receive application processing priority. For more information, click here to see the OPOR Policy on Veteran Preference (PDF).
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  • Are you transitioning from active duty to fb88? Learn how to find a job and navigate community resources and networks atÌýÌý. NOTE: This link is external to fb88 State Government and provided for Informational purposes only. PFR is not responsible for content hosted at boots2roots.org)
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  • Learn how Veterans can receive credit toward licensure for their military experience atÌý

We encourage you to contact us for more information and to discuss your licensing options:

  • Boiler, Electrical, Fuel, and Plumbing Professions – Please contact Peter Holmes (207-624-8608) or email the office.Ìý
  • All other professions or occupations regulated by the Department - Please contactÌý OPOR Director David JacksonÌýDavid Jackson@maine.gov. ÌýÌý

On behalf of the State of fb88, we thank you for your service!
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